Senior Mechanical Engineer - Frozen Treats
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Frozen Treats
Overview: The NPD Team at SharkNinja is looking for dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies. We seek a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing the results of a test, and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new products to market.
This role calls for an experienced hands-on engineer who has natural curiosity and creativity, a passion to develop and utilize a diversity of talents, and desire to help make a high performing team even stronger.
Exciting Things You’ll Get To Do:
- Design and development of consumer products from initial concept to on-going product support within our global development organization
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams daily to rapidly progress the understanding of systems, performance levers, and tradeoffs
- Bring together team members from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly
- Work with closely with and guide a team of mechanical engineers including co-ops and interns
- See the culmination of your efforts with the team come to life on the shelf in stores, online, and in infomercials
Attributes and Skills
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of related experience in design and development
Demonstrated ability to bring enabling technologies into innovative products in the market
Solid analytical skills, a methodical mindset with strong attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution
Skilled in prototyping: 3D printing, machining, hand tools, building accurate and robust assemblies
Experience working in a laboratory setting with various test equipment and instrumentation conducting controlled experiments on something you have designed and built
Proficient CAD user, Solidworks or CREO
Organized, skilled using Excel, Minitab, or Matlab (or similar programs) to synthesize test data into learnings
Skilled communicator able to explain working principles, synthesize data into learnings and the impact to design choices, and make recommendations to both technical and non-technical colleagues
Enjoys fostering meaningful professional relationships with colleagues
Preferred Attributes
Experience in product design and development including designing and executing an experimental test plan to guide design decisions
Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects and goals
Previous experience in an applied engineering role working for a consumer product company or a consultant company
Experience with electronics (analog/digital), related test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)
Pay Range
The annual salary range for this position is $81,700—$140,000 USD.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
AD&D
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company holidays
Parental leave
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Pre-paid legal insurance
Back-up child and eldercare days
Product discounts
Referral bonus program
Our Culture
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.